SWK 511 Chapter 8 & 9 Discussion

SWK 511 Chapter 8 & 9 Discussion Order Description SWK 511: Reference: Chapter 8: Assessment: Exploring & Understanding Problems & Strengths. Chapter 9: Assessment: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, & Environmental Factors--Hepworth, D.H., Rooney, R.H., Rooney, G., Strom-Gottfried, K. (2016). Direct Social work practice: Theory and skills (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole. Answer these questions and reference Chapter 8 & 9, INCLUDE PAGE NUBERS. 1. Chapter 8: a. What items do you think are critical in conducting a client assessment? b. How can we incorporate cultural competence in assessment of clients? c. What do social class factors have to do with assessment? 2. Chapter 9: a. How do intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental factors impact assessment? b. How can we utilize interviewing skills in assessing for substance use? c. How can we assess: i. Cognitive and perceptual functioning? ii. Affective functioning? iii. Behavioral functioning? iv. Suicide risk? v. Aggression? vi. Motivation? d. How do religious or spiritual beliefs affect assessment?